Anyone got a three way switch for an Epiphone?

robgilmo

Mine is totally foobared. I think its the short type.

Mototech

You can buy new ones on ebay for less than a fiver.

sweepy

I’d always buy new pots and switches it just isn’t worth the hassle 

Rocker

Get a Switchcraft...

Funkfingers

The oriental three-way toggle selector switches with the enclosed innards are utter shite. The short sprung ones work well enough, provided that you are not too heavy handed. Only the Switchcraft gives that reassuring combat tested feeling. 

One consideration is the orientation of the terminals and chassis ground. Will your existing cables reach with enough slack to solder outside a Les Paul switch cavity?

robgilmo

Do you think this is a legit genuine epi switch?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201709807915?ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true

Rocker

@Robgilmo, email @Sixstringsupplies who sell quality replacement parts.  Remember that a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link.....

Funkfingers

robgilmo said:

Do you think this is a legit genuine epi switch?

It is the correct generic MIK switch. Not sure about the stamped logo. 

Revolting1

robgilmo said:

Do you think this is a legit genuine epi switch?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201709807915?ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true

Its not a very good one- Epi marked Korean switches are available with stainless contacts;can't say I like the look of that one.

fretfinder

Revolting1 said:

robgilmo said:

Do you think this is a legit genuine epi switch?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201709807915?ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true

Its not a very good one- Epi marked Korean switches are available with stainless contacts;can't say I like the look of that one.

Why not spend the extra tenner and get a Switchcraft? A small price to pay for the extra quality and reliability I’d have thought.

Funkfingers

Switchcraft - combat tested by the U.S. Army! It should withstand the abuse meted out by Rock musicians.

On an Epiphone guitar, it will probably be necessary to widen the hole to allow the threaded barrel through the top of the guitar. Masking tape will minimise finish cracking. The proper switch bushing removal tool is a worthwhile investment. 

robgilmo

Thanks guys, I ordered one of these, 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Switchcraft-3-Way-SHORT-Toggle-Switch-with-Cream-or-Black-Tip-EP406600/202713012648?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=502838365369&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


I ordered it in the early hours of yesterday morning and it arrived today! Cant fault service like that. Hopefully this will get my GT working again, quality looks good, it does look a little bigger but the seller said they had an Epi switch there and the diameter was the same, so with a little luck it should all fit together coolio.